What Congress may look like in three years: Could the GOP be in control of Congress in three short years? Bruce Walker says it's not out of the question The multi-billion dollar global warming fraud: Alan Caruba argues that all the money spent on climate change has been fraudulently obtained and questions whether the industry is a criminal enterpriseCanadian Olympic ecstasy: Vancouver is hosting the Winter Olympics and the nearby Michael Moriarty is truly being inspired the the spectacle and its stories Tea Party backlash unites CPAC 2010: Rachel Alexander was at CPAC 2010 and reports that a good time was had by nearly all Half of the story: Steven Martinovich liked Complicit: How Greed and Collusion Made the Credit Crisis Unstoppable, he just wished it told the whole story of what caused the financial meltdown Yes, we noticed: Last week the U.S. Federal Reserve hiked its discount rate and caused a minor storm. Daniel M. Ryan explores what the move means How true is the truth?: Dr. Robert Owens says some universally held truths sound like the real deal but closer investigation reveals otherwiseComplacency: How do people lose their freedom and nation? All they have to do, says Robert T. Smith, is lie back and forget about things Warfighting 101: Mark Alexander spent part of his week with soldiers which reminded him why continuing the war against terrorism is so importantFive unthinkable options: Part 2 of 5: J.J. Jackson continues his five part series on options Americans must consider if they have any hope of fixing their countryAnother failing biofuel "miracle": Jatropha trees were once heralded as the next big thing in biofuels...today? Not so much, says Dennis T. AveryUtah to challenge federal land ownership: Henry Lamb reports that at least one state has had enough of the federal government owning so much of its land The summer game: Now that the NFL season is finally over Lisa Fabrizio has something to look forward to: The start of America's real past time, baseball"Choose Electrolux" plate available soon: If pro-choicers are allowed to have a personalized licence plate Michael R. Shannon wants to why they're so opposed to the pro-life crowd enjoying the same thingOur federal government's basic purpose: America's founders had one goal for their federal government and Frank Salvato says today's politicians seem to have forgotten that Health care reform: What's next?: There may be a lull at the moment over the question of health care in the United States but Richard E. Ralston says the fight is hardly overCorruption at Federal Reserve Bank ignored by news media: An ostensibly well-meaning program to bring illegal aliens into the mainstream financial system is also helping gangs and other criminals with laundering their money, says Jim Kouri The ayatollahs are asking for it: Alan Caruba believes that Iran's leadership, given some of their announcements last week, truly wants Israel to attack the countryReturn of the sledgehammer: Daniel M. Ryan returns to the subject of having banks carry a 100 per cent reserve requirement but this time derivatives are the focus of his thoughtsA third party time bomb: Michael Moriarty's musings last week about a Glenn Beck third party candidacy earned him some fire but he stands by his words Five unthinkable options (Part 1 of 5): J.J. Jackson launches the first of a five part series in which he lays out some rather uncomfortable options for Americans if they want to fix their country Why J.D. Hayworth will beat McCain for U.S. Senate: Could John McCain really be knocked off by J.D. Hayworth? Rachel Alexander thinks so John Murtha, RIP: Statesman or political thug?: John Murtha may have died last week but Jim Kouri isn't in a forgiving mood concerning the late congressman's views on Iraq and the U.S. militaryPurveyors of hate: Henry Lamb says the political left -- which loves to talk tolerance -- is the home of hate and spite when it comes to conservativesGST hike like another Tiger Woods girlfriend: Bad idea: Do Canadians really want a hike in the Goods and Services Tax? Kevin Gaudet says it's bad ideaObama's invisible homeless and hungry: The media isn't reporting it but since Barack Obama became president the number of homeless and hungry Americans has been steadily rising, says Alan Caruba How dumb does he think we are?: Does President Obama really believe if he talks deficit reduction while proposing the biggest budget with the biggest deficit in history anyone is going to fall for it? Dr. Robert Owens says the question comes to mind, how dumb does he think we are?The weather outside is frightful: Michael R. Shannon has been snowed in but that doesn't mean he didn't get a chance to enjoy a little warm weather before Snowmageddon hit Science vs alarmism: 4th international conference on climate change: Tom DeWeese says if you're looking for something interesting to do in May will be near Chicago that you're invited to skeptic's climate change conferenceGreen jobs stupidity: Thomas E. Brewton doesn't think much of Barack Obama's desire to create "green jobs" -- particularly in the light that no one else has been able to make it actually workIPCC science scandals aren't new: The climate gate emails are hardly the first evidence of the UN lying about climate change, writes Dennis T. Avery Was George W. Bush a great president?: A little over after a year that George W. Bush left office Charles A. Morse has passed judgment on Bush 43Is Obama stuck in the Bush trap?: Is Barack Obama caught in an economic trap that George W. Bush left behind? Daniel M. Ryan answers the questionThe Reagan model for restoration: We've said it before and Mark Alexander will say it again: If the Republican Party wants to regain its health it needs to follow the example of Ronald ReaganThe Beck is beckoning … for what really?: Glenn Beck is rapidly building a base thanks to his increasing popularity. Michael Moriarty thinks he knows why the Fox News host is doing so I prefer local to global: Everyone seems to be talking about thinking globally and acting locally but Alan Caruba says he only has eyes for his own neighbourhood Mr. President: It's the trade deficit stupid!: If Barack Obama really wants the American economy to grow by at least four per cent annually he must address the nation's trade imbalance, argues Peter Morici $3.8 trillion? Shame on you, Mr. President: When Barack Obama announced his proposed budget last week Carey Roberts had trouble even visualizing the numbersWhere the jobs are: If Barack Obama wants to end reliance on foreign oil and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs all he has to do is ask Henry Lamb what to do An American charity slump?: Is Barack Obama's drive to expand the welfare state threatening to undermine the traditional generosity of Americans to charities? Nathan Tabor believes soHow many PACs do we need to take our country back?: J.B. Williams has no great love for Political Action Committes regardless of who or what they're supporting When borrowing ideas from Democrats, first consider the source: A recent example concerning funding of ambulances in Prince William County, VA proved to Michael R. Shannon that you have to be careful in repurposing liberal ideas Did he really say what he said?: Dr. Robert Owens still can't square what he heard during Barack Obama's State of the Union speech and the current debate gripping the climate change issueThe gender silent majority: In his budget proposal last week Barack Obama once again took aim at American men, writes Dr. Gordon E. FinleyDisclosing the real risks of climate change: Paul Driessen can only laugh at a new SEC regulation demanding companies to disclose climate change risks in operations In remembrance of the great global-warming snow job: Karen Norling takes aim at all thing related to climate change and it doesn't look good for the orthodoxy Corruption, collusion, or legal thievery: Forget donations, the best way to fund an environmental organization in the United States these days appears to be launching lawsuits against the federal government, writes Henry LambThe great green land grab: Alan Caruba says that if you want to see a place where government land policies ostensibly designed to protect the environment have gone wrong, visit New JerseyLet me introduce you to the sledgehammer: As bank reform is the hot topic of the day, Daniel M. Ryan decides to explore some of the more radical proposals floating around Living up to the Declaration of Independence: Americans may have made significant progress in seeing all citizens enjoy the promise of the dream offered by the Declaration of Independence, there remains one group still unrepresented, writes Michael Moriarty Angry voters track RINOs and incumbents: Henry Lamb believes there is a wave of anger that will make its strength known during the November elections A nation in decline: Land of the free? Tom DeWeese says a new survey shows that the United States continues to decline in measures of economic freedomState of the Union: Obama v. Constitution: Barack Obama's first State of the Union address was an educational effort, writes Mark Alexander, as Americans got another opportunity to learn what the president thinks is importantWill this be on the final?: Michael Di Domenico felt like he was back in school while listening to Barack Obama's State of the Union address...thanks largely to feeling like he was being lectured toProsperity floweth not from bills and Washington: The more people like Arlen Specter speak, says J.J. Jackson, the more they show that they don't know very muchBeyond Brown the second round: Dr. Robert Owens says that the message from Massachusetts may have been heard in Washington, D.C. but apparently it wasn't understood The Super Bowl kerfuffle: This Super Bowl Sunday you'll see an ad which feminists are going ape over. J. Matt Barber has some advice for them that they should be very familiar with A chill hits wind power: There's plenty of wind blowing these days but Dennis T. Avery says not to expect it to actually power much of anythingClimate greenshirts: The rise of eco-fascism: The political left talks a good talk about tolerance but when it comes to environmentalism, writes Carey Roberts, they're anything but The Tea Party movement, the GOP & making it work: The Tea Party movement and GOP are both fighting for the same hearts and minds. Frank Salvato has some advice for the political party Three big lies behind government-run health care: Government-run health care isn't dead yet which is why Jason Sagall wants to remind you of three big whoppers Washington, D.C. wants to sell you when it comes to the debate over the issueNot just in Germany: Both Germany -- old and new -- and California seem to have declared war on people who would dare to home school their children, says Thomas E. BrewtonLingua publica

March 2010

Republicans go to war over Iraq: Up until recently the Republican Party was largely united over Iraq but W. James Antle III says that consensus may be breaking down Talk of impeachment: Impeach Barack Obama? Alan Caruba says a recent editorial made some pretty strong arguments for such a radical moveGold: Now a nascent bubble: Is gold in danger of becoming a bubble that will lure the unwary investor in? Daniel M. Ryan says the signs are certainly pointing that wayRed China: While Barack Obama is a huge danger to the United States, Michael Moriarty believes humanity's greatest threat lies with communist China Hanks, Hollywood, and history: Tom Hanks' recent comments essentially declaring America's war against terrorism to be racist in nature shows how out of touch he is, writes Bruce Walker Obama sends "stimulus" funds to phantom congressional districts: The Obama administration has been bragging about how much money has been spent creating jobs across America. The problem? Tom DeWeese says some of the places and jobs don't actually existStockwell's day of reckoning: Kevin Gaudet says that Stockwell Day has a big job ahead of him in taming Canada's deficit and restoring some sanity to spending Return of the swamp thing: Nancy Pelosi pledged to get rid of corruption in Washington, D.C. but Dr. Robert Owens says she and the Democrats have done anything but The goal is control: Henry Lamb says it's time that Americans kick out politicians who believe that the U.S. constitution is irrelevant to their desire for total controlGovernment take-over of America: Joseph Randolph wishes that more people would take control over their own lives so that Washington, D.C. doesn't feel tempted to Aborting health care reform: Barack Obama continues his drive for health care reform but Lisa Fabrizio believes the issue of abortion may yet kill his effortsPulling the plug on our constitution: Democracy will soon be dead if the Democrats are allowed to pass Obama's health care reforms with the House not voting on the Senate version, argues Mark AlexanderThe cry baby culture: There was a time when Americans didn't covet what their neighbour had, instead they were simply happy for what they did have, says Bob Hicks Amnesty is back: It's that time again...John Bender says amnesty for illegal immigrants is back and Americans need once again to send a clear message to Washington, D.C.What the Fed's mission ought to be: Thomas E. Brewton believes that the U.S. Federal Reserve should be severely limited in what it is allowed to do Climate warming created farming: Dennis T. Avery argues that a recent study suggesting ancient climate change wasn't responsible for farming doesn't make senseWe want a "FairTax" now!: Alan Caruba is familiar with the FairTax concept and as the title of his essay would indicate, he's all in favour of it. Never heard of it? Read on Eliminating the terror that is April 15: Eliminate the federal income tax? With some caveats Steve Martinovich thought Ken Hoagland's TheFairTax Solution: Financial Justice for all Americans was on the right path"If I were dictator of the United States": Daniel M. Ryan has a kind offer for his American cousins: If they let him be dictator of the United States he'll accomplish a few big goals The inevitable fall of the progressive empire: It doesn't look good these days for American liberty but Michael Moriarty says the armies of freedom still have some powerful weapons they can employ Five unthinkable options (Part 5 of 5): This week J.J. Jackson concludes his series on how to solve the American government debt crisis by going constitutional on the matterGreece's tragedy and naked swaps: Greek President George Papandreou is blaming financial instruments for his nation's problems when he should be looking internally, writes Peter MoriciAmerican exceptionalism and a can do attitude: Dr. Robert Owens says our current political landscape could get depressing but he still believes in American exceptionalism and a can do attitudeThe gales of November: Barack Obama may be determined to ram through socialized health care but Lisa Fabrizio believes his drive may be repaid in kind later this yearAttorney General's duplicity overlooked by media cheerleaders: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has an interesting past when it comes to the work he's done in fighting the war against terrorism and defending detainees, reports Jim KouriThe radical left's latest attack on Glenn Beck: The radical left is after Glenn Beck again, says John Bender, and this time a radical minister is leading the charge Obama's ideology threatens America: Alan Caruba argues that Barack Obama's ideology is nothing short of a takeover of the most American of ideals When debating a liberal, start with first principles: Mark Alexander says there are only two things you need to remember when debating a liberalObamacare: Shortcut to socialism: If Americans are truly afraid of socialism, says Henry Lamb, then they should be absolutely terrified of Barack Obama's drive for health careOn slavery and slave masters, and health care reform: Some people used to say some very ignorant things about African-Americans and slavery, says Alisa Craddock, some things she's hearing today about another issue Profits over people: Joseph Randolph argues that Barack Obama shouldn't be blaming the insurance companies for creating the health care mess...he should be looking a little closer to home We simply can't afford another entitlement program: Barack Obama may want another gigantic entitlement program but Frank Salvato makes it pretty clear that Americans can't afford itBarack Obama: An also-ran: One reader compared Rush Limbaugh to Joseph Goebbels so Thomas E. Brewton will return the favor and also ignore Godwin's Law and compare Barack Obama to another famous GermanThe rise of the Tea Party: The media may be ignoring the story of the Tea Party movement but David M. Huntwork says it has plans to continue making a lot of noiseSo a liberal blogger walks out of a bar…: Critics of James O'Keefe's undercover study of ACORN are still at it and Christian Hartsock is finding out how persistent they really are Blowing wind up your skirt: It's a pretty sweet scam, says Alan Caruba. The American government gives the wind energy money to promote their cause and you end up paying higher energy billsMartyrdom: Falling on one's sword is a time-honoured ritual for those who face the end but don't wish the ignominy of defeat. Joseph Randolph says it means something different in Washington, D.C. We all want the same thing?!: Barack Obama's recent health care summit illustrated to Michael Moriarty that there are two opposing forces in the world and one of them isn't looking out for your interestsReconciliation: the Dems' "Nuclear Option": It wasn't long ago that Democrats were wailing about the threat to democracy of majority votes in the Senate. These days? Not so much, says Henry Lamb Second Amendment -- Still 'the palladium of liberties': Last week the U.S. Supreme Court heard the latest test case involving the Second Amendment and Mark Alexander has some thoughts on the matterNot quite a bull's-eye: Daniel M. Ryan says Panderer to Power: The Untold Story of How Alan Greenspan Enriched Wall Street and Left a Legacy of Recession makes some good points but it's not quite successful Five unthinkable options (Part 4 of 5): Last week J.J. Jackson paid off America's national debt by cutting all non-mandatory spending. This week he goes hardcore and it starts to get very ugly How quick the message fades: Kentucky Senator Jim Bunning had one simple request for his peers: Fund programs out of existing funds. Frank Salvato says what happened next tells you everything you need to know about Washington, D.C.Economy sheds more jobs: Obama's policies not enough: Peter Morici argues that American unemployment continues to rise and nothing that Barack Obama has done has managed to mitigate or reverse that trendVirginia decommissions the "arts": Virginia's politicians have axed a commission that exists to promotes the arts and Michael R. Shannon isn't exactly disappointed by the move Leave it to beaver?: People continue to attack Leave it to Beaver as an unrealistic depiction of American family life at any time in the nation's history but Ben-Peter Terpstra still has praise for the venerable TV showWere the Founding Fathers media socialists?: FCC Chief Diversity Officer Mark Lloyd has essentially argued that the government needs to socialize the media, something that needs to be fought, says Don WatkinsWhy this when we want that?: Barack Obama and his cronies are determined to give you health care whether you want it or not, writes Dr. Robert OwensLosing jobs with green technology: Call it an unintended consequence: Green energy actually destroys jobs in other energy related sectors, reports Dennis T. Avery Applying Alinsky: Why Obamacare makes no sense: Why is Barack Obama so eager to ram through more socialized health care? Alan Caruba says it's all part of the planTruth, modern wealth, and power in our world: Information truly is the most valuable currency in the world which explains why evil always perverts it to its own uses, writes Bruce WalkerThe divine inertia of democracy: Last week's presidential meeting on health care got Michael Moriarty thinking about American democracy and its enemies Greece and the Euro: A trial separation?: Greece's current budget and economic woes have Daniel M. Ryan wondering if the nation could be the first nation to get rid of the EuroBudget cliff driving: Hit the brakes!: Canada is facing a record budget deficit and all the government can promise is to slow down the rate of spending increases. Kevin Gaudet isn't impressed Five unthinkable options (Part 3 of 5): J.J. Jackson continues his five part series on fixing America's financial house this week by focusing on radical spending cuts The perils of progress: Lisa Fabrizio believes conservatives should have one overarching principle when it comes to crafting an agendaHarry Reid: Smoke, mirrors and misandry: Paul Elam didn't think much of Harry Reid's assertion last week that men who lose their jobs tend to start beating their wives and children The party of hell no!: Democrats want to brand the GOP as the Party of No. Dr. Robert Owens has absolutely no problem with that and thinks the Republicans should embrace itTaking the pill: America's president and Congress want Americans to accept universal health care without question. Joseph Randolph hopes his countrymen think twice The 2010 Mexican roundup: Michael R. Shannon's local police chief is a man who apparently believes illegal immigrants aren't a big problem Counting the votes before they are in: American conservatives are anticipating big gains in 2012 but Nancy Salvato says electoral expectations should be tempered by a greater reality Who's the boss?: Henry Lamb says it's a simple question and when it comes to a state's land it needs to be answered: Does the federal government have authority over the states, or vice versa?Fidelity, fidelity, fidelity: The Catholic Church and the US Government have a similar problem, but Alisa Craddock says the solution is the same for both Destroying America from inside the classroom: Think your children are learning facts and figures in the classroom? Tom DeWeese says it's just as likely they're learning some pretty horrible things Some tough medicine for getting back to good: The United States is in a bad way and Frank Salvato says it will take some bitter medicine to put things right again Lingua publica

April 2010

Revolutionary fantasy: The political left wants to portray the Tea Party movement has some dangerous wannabe-terrorists. Daniel M. Ryan says the U.S. is hardly ready for a revolutionary movement even if they were A sign for the next Tea Party: With all that is going on today Dr. Robert Owens has a suggestion for a sign for someone attending a Tea Party protestBig nature and tiny us: The eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland ought to prove to the world that humans can't do very much to change climate, writes Bruce WalkerThe inevitable fate of the Marx-Mammon double-team: It's not a choice between communism and the Devil, argues Michael Moriarty, as the two are one and the same. The real choice is between liberty and Marx and the Devil Cap-and-trade treason: The Senate is about to begin debate on a bill which will institute cap and trade for emissions and Alan Caruba says it's nothing but an attack on the U.S. All about Hollywood: One of Lisa Fabrizio's favourite movies is All About Eve, a movie she argues would have been made differently in today's HollywoodDerivatives!: Derivatives have a bad name today and are one of the causes of proposed increased regulation of the financial sector but Dr. Peter Morici says they're invaluable to investors Dictatorial politicians: A nearby community elected a new and young mayor and he's a conservative. The reaction, says Joseph Randolph, tells him everything he needs to know about the old schoolThe real definition of sedition that liberals don't want you to know: Joe Klein says that Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin are coming close to being seditious. J.J. Jackson says Klein is out to lunch Men lead the conservative surge to retake Congress: Carey Roberts believes that male voters will likely take the first step to block Barack Obama's agenda this November if Democrats do face big losses in Congress Losing the organic debate: Dennis T. Avery recently participated in a debate over organic food in New York and he never had a chancePhilip Dru Obama: Barack Obama is increasingly reminding Henry Lamb of a character from a famous American political novelThe rise of the taxers: Kevin Gaudet is hearing an increasing chorus of Canadians -- including those who could once be counted as allies -- calling for a hike in taxes and he doesn't like itU.S. Navy honors and memorializes corrupt congressman: Jim Murtha called U.S. Marines "murderers" and was one of the most corrupt politicians of the past two decades so it's obvious why Jim Kouri wasn't pleased this past FridayA health care parable: Jason Sagall's little story of a event isn't so hypothetical once you consider that goverment-mandated health care works how he's describedFiduciary responsibility and judgment vs. caveat emptor: Thomas E. Brewton argues that the SEC's charges against Goldman Sachs spotlights how much the banking industry has changed in the past century The Battleground Poll and hiding elites: Bruce Walker says the April edition of the Battleground Poll has predictable results but contained in the numbers are some very interesting possibilities The power to tax ... and revolt: Government may have been given the power to tax its constituents but that doesn't mean that those same constituents don't have power as well, says Mark AlexanderThe President's only friend left...: The Cold War is over? Michael Moriarty says that the battle between freedom and tyranny is alive and well and being fought within the borders of the United States Navel-gazing can pay: Want to be methodical about things? Daniel M. Ryan says Think Twice: Harnessing The Power Of Counter-Intuition might be right up your alleyDenying reality brings us closer to nuclear midnight: Barack Obama may talk a good talk about nuclear threats but Frank Salvato argues that his actions speak far louderThe EPA monster: The EPA is a federal entity with 18,000 employees and a huge budget. Alan Caruba says that both things need to changeBreak-out sessions: Joseph Randolph couldn't help but laugh and be a little sad when Barack Obama employed his "break-out session" bit when discussing nuclear weapons on the world stageWhat I fear I am not afraid to speak of: There is a lot to fear in modern day America but that doesn't mean that you should also be afraid to confront them, says J.J. JacksonWe must know who we are to decide what we will be: Is America a democracy or a republic? Dr. Robert Owens says the question isn't semantics but will decide the fate of the nationThe view from the left: The leaders of the political left may act like they represent what they view as their traditional constituencies but all they really feel is contempt, argues Lisa Fabrizio What's really behind the Tea Parties?: The left wants everyone to believe that the Tea Party movement is a creation of big business and the GOP. Henry Lamb says it's anything butLeft-wing McCarthyism: Hate illegal immigration? Don't like Barack Obama? Thoughts like these obviously means you're a terrorist in waiting. Tom DeWeese explains whyObama is a liar: Barack Obama has claimed that he's cut taxes for a majority of the American people. John Bender says the numbers prove him to be lyingTrade deficit, China's currency require U.S. action now: China will not act on revaluing its currency -- leading to massive trade deficits for the U.S. -- so it's time that Barack Obama act on his own, says Peter MoriciIllegal immigration becomes Arizona state crime: Faced with a federal government that refuses to do anything Jim Kouri reports that the state of Arizona may act on its own when it comes to illegal immigration Join the majority…: Nearly half of Americans pay no net income taxes, something that Daniel M. Ryan says prompts a number of questions The most dysfunctional place on Earth: Like it or not, the Middle East merely has the trappings of being advanced societies, argues Alan CarubaThose politically incorrect words: As Rush Limbaugh is fond of saying, words mean things. Lately Michael Moriarty has been preoccupied by words that seem have become unacceptable to the left Making it up as they go along: As you can imagine J.J. Jackson gets a lot of email and much of it comes from some very creative liberalsUpside down politics: Politics today seems to have turned everything that was commonly accepted on its head, argues Joseph Randolph Since some don't worry about the constitution we should: Americans live in a world where an elected federal politician can proclaim that he doesn't care about the country's constitution. Dr. Robert Owens you should be concerned The states must rise again: The only way to combat Obama's socialist agenda: If Americans want to defeat Barack Obama's agenda than they have to remember that the 50 states can play a role, says Selwyn Duke Welcome to the House of Tofu: Bet you didn't know that Obamacare mandates many restaurants have to post calorie counts in menus. Michael R. Shannon has some fun with the new rule Obama's private army?: If you didn't go through the health care bill with a fine-toothed comb you wouldn't know that it also mandates a new security force, reports Henry LambSeniors get screwed by Obamacare: Free health care? John Bender says that America's seniors will find out in coming years just how free Barack Obama's health care reforms really are What about private health emergencies?: The FDA's response to last year's swine flu "epidemic" illustrate why the agency is failing Americans by controlling pharmaceuticals, argues Thomas A. Bowden China's offer on yuan peg wholly inadequate: Peter Morici says a proposed plan to let the Chinese yuan to appreciate 3 per cent this year is utterly useless Demonizing the Tea Party the Chicago Way: The success of a movement is directly proportional the quality of opposition it attracts and that means the Tea Party movement is doing quite well, writes Frank SalvatoWhy are U.S. trees growing faster?: Environmentalists say American trees are growing faster due to climate change but Dennis T. Avery believes they're wrongNews fast: There are some days that Nancy Salvato is tempted to give up watching the news in order to save her sanity but she knows that isn't an answerNothing is better than something: Dr. M. Sidney Wallace argues that government doesn't have to solve all of your problems Tea Parties and the Republican Party: The Tea Party movement seems intent on attacking the Republican Party as much as the Democrats and Bruce Walker says that's a mistakeBullying out: A few months ago an Irish high school immigrant to the United States hanged herself after enduring months of gang rape and bullying and Daniel M. Ryan is as outraged as anyoneObama's Napoleonic bunker: The longer that Barack Obama sits in the White House the more he reminds Michael Moriarty of Napoleon Bonaparte -- complete with a continuation of the French dictators world changing ways Bill Clinton's massive war chest: Think Bill Clinton is in retirement doing whatever it is that former presidents do? Tom A. DeWeese reports that he's still busy pushing forward a globalist agendaDestroying America with the EPA's carbon lies: An EPA official says that new auto regulations are necessary because of global warming. Alan Caruba says Lisa Jackson doesn't know what she's talking about Insuring future wealth: Steven Martinovich says that although Pamela Yellen undermined herself somewhat with how she presented her financial health program, Bank on Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future is still an interesting read We can learn what we don't know: Progressives always want to be judged by their intentions never by the outcomes of their actions. It's time to rip the mask from these defilers of constitutionally limited government and expose them for the charlatans and hucksters they are, writes Dr. Robert OwensFear itself: Lisa Fabrizio says the Democrats have good reason to be afraid of the Tea Party movement...except instead of tar and feathers they should fear another tool of revengeThe attack on sanctifying grace: Another day and another attack on the Catholic Church. Alisa Craddock once again picks up her pen to mount a defence Just being unfair: Back in 2008 Joseph Biden ducked a question about whether his political philosophy was socialist in nature. Last week he all but admitted it was, writes Joseph RandolphOnce again: What is socialism?: In case Joseph Biden -- and Barack Obama for that matter -- need a refresher, Thomas E. Brewton has a quick less on what socialism really isA skunk by any other name…: Forget Joseph Biden and Barack Obama, argues Henry Lamb, the entire Democratic Party is a nest of socialistsOur warrior class: Forget all that talk about a soft America, says Alan Caruba, as it still turns out rough and ready men and women willing to lay it all on the line for their country Energy Secretary admits we don't understand climate change: It's a pretty big admission to make, says Dennis T. Avery. Stephen Chu recently announced that he doesn't know how climate change works...but he's still going to spend big money on the matterThe dandelion's revenge: It may be sunny and beautiful outside but Michael R. Shannon says that comes at the price of a lot of people's allergies explodingJobs report confirms better policies needed: The latest government report shows that jobs continue to be added to the economy but Peter Morici says all is not well in the employment marketThe rise of the CMO -- but where M = Mobility: The world is business continues to change thanks to globalization and Emily Nagle Green says a new corporation position is needed because of that Superpower China: Like it or not, writes Alan Caruba, the future belongs to China and it's best to prepared for that reality Welcome to Canada, indeed: Last week Ann Coulter provoked a storm of controversy while delivering some speeches in Canada. Daniel Ryan wasn't surprised that Canadian conservatives didn't come to her defenceCould President Obama become America's Robespierre?: Comparing a politician to Maximilien Robespierre isn't something anyone should undertake lightly but Michael Moriarty certainly has good cause to Vive la difference: The passing of Barack Obama's health care agenda may have been a short-term victory for the left but Lisa Fabrizio thinks this November will send another messageStupak and his sheep: Bart Stupak told anyone who would listen he wouldn't sell out over the issue of abortion and then promptly did so. Bruce Walker wasn't that surprised A petition for redress by the citizens of the United States: J.J. Jackson has a clear message for the federal government: Let us live free under a limited and just government Stop the train: Is it too late to save American from it's trip down the road of socialism? John Locke probably would have said so but Joseph Randolph believes there is hope yet The constitutional crisis started long ago: Barack Obama's health care reforms haven't caused a new constitutional crisis, writes Frank Salvato. It's merely the latest in a long stream of them Marxist is as Marxist does: Supporters of the health care reform says it's as American as apple pie but Henry Lamb charges it's nothing but another plank of the Marxist platformBlind Dog Democrats: More than a few Democrats talked tough on health care and then voted for Barack Obama's agenda. For them Robert T. Smith has coined a new termReflections on a national disaster: Some are predicting that the U.S. Supreme Court or a GOP return to power will roll-back health care reform. Alan Caruba isn't one of them The arrogance of power: Americans have had to deal with the powerful attempting to run roughshod over them and have responded in the past. Dr. Robert Owens hopes they do so again Food production in a warming world: The experts say that food production will diminish due to climate change. Dennis T. Avery says history proves them wrong Bringing light, health and prosperity to Africa: Everyone talks a good game about helping Africa but Roy Innis and Niger Innis say America's government is doing what it can to handcuff the continent If once is good twice is better: Thought a national health care scheme was enough for Barack Obama? Henry Lamb reports that America's president now has his sights set on government mandated auto insuranceProfits are for people: Richard R. Ralston says if you want to improve health care the last thing you want to do is divorce their delivery from profitsLingua publica

May 2010

The nebbish nominee: Bruce Walker believes that Elena Kagan seems to be a nice person but he's also reasonably sure that she's made up her mind about a lot of issues already Komrade Kagan: Elena Kagan is nothing but an out-and-out socialist, writes Mark Alexander, and her nomination must be fought by the Republican Party We have to talk about Elena Kagan: Finding out information about Elena Kagan and her interesting past isn't particularly difficult, writes Frank Salvato, and what turns up is why she shouldn't be confirmedThe question that won't go away: If anyone had expected the controversy over Arizona's illegal immigrant law to go away anytime soon, their numbers certainly didn't include Daniel M. RyanToo big to criticize: Michael Moriarty has noticed that when it comes to the White House, there are some things it feels are too sacred to be criticizedThinking about Mexicans: Like most Americans Alan Caruba has no problem with immigrants no matter where they come from. He just doesn't like people coming into the country illegally and then having the temerity to demand they be treated like citizensIt's tough being enlightened: Michael R. Shannon wouldn't mind that Arizona law being imported into Virginia, as unlikely as that would come to passLight bulbs were just a warning sign: The fact that Congress mandated what kind of light bulbs you can use should tell how exactly how far America's government is willing to go to intervene in your life, says J.J. Jackson He wasn't just whistling Dixie!: Henry Lamb asks Barack Obama made it clear before, during and after the 2008 election that he was a socialist so why be surprised?Why gold prices are soaring: Why are gold prices once again on the rise? Peter Morici says the answer is pretty simple: Easy money policies out of Europe and the United States A few questions for climate alarmists: The climate change orthodoxists aren't very good at answering questions but that isn't stopping Paul Driessen from posing some very interesting ones to themSpeaking of sports: Some recent news stories from the world of sports reminds Lisa Fabrizio how the 1960s has pervaded all aspects of lifeGovernment funded front groups: Dr. Robert Owens wants to know where are those who believe in limited government? Why do they allow Progressives to create government funded interest groups?Hope in defeat: Utah Republican Senator Bob Bennett's recent defeat tells Joseph Randolph that there is still some hope left for the GOP and the conservative movement If only it were a mistake…: The Greeks passed an austerity package designed to prevent default on their loans but that didn't stop the markets from going mad, says Daniel M. RyanWhy are we still asking why?: The media just can't understand why Faisal Shahzad and Nidal Malik Hasan did the things they are accused of. Alan Caruba says it's because they can't face realityMore than just government: The math is simple: More government equals less liberty. That's why the left is always wrong to argue government is the solution, writes Bruce WalkerProgressive hysteria: The latest attempt to launch a terrorist attack in the United States forces Michael Moriarty to remind us why these things will continue to happen A government of fallible men to rule fallible men: Even the Founders, a grouping singular in the history of men concerning the brilliance of their intellects and the purity of their motives knew they couldn't trust themselves to form or maintain a government of fallible men to rule over fallible men, writes Dr. Robert OwensAFSCME: No questions for they will just tell you lies: J.J. Jackson has hardly surprised that a union has already started spreading lies about a Republican seeking to replace John Murtha What's a government to do?: America's government was formed for a simple reason, argues Henry Lamb, one that it has forgotten over the centuriesDerivatives and betting the ponies: Peter Morici may be a respected economist but that doesn't mean he doesn't know what an old-fashioned con job looks likeOnly too helpful: The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may well be used by Barack Obama to finally put the stake in the heart of offshore drilling despite what experts say, argues Joseph RandolphUp close and personal: Security at airports is getting ever more intrusive but Michael R. Shannon is looking forward to some of the new technology Lessons from the Gulf blowout: Paul Driessen says we can all learn some lessons from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill but not the ones that oil drilling opponents would have you internalize Species safe even if world warms: Biologists are predicting massive extinctions thanks to climate change but Dennis T. Avery says the evidence doesn't support their contention(Desperately) Looking for Arctic warming: Paul Driessen and Willie Soon argue that global warming alarmists have chosen the wrong part of the climate cycle to head northRandall O'Toole misses the fine print: Tom DeWeese believes that a prominent anti-Smart Growth crusader isn't quite aware of the big picture when it comes to the role of the United Nations in all of thisSecretary Napolitano lost credibility, say critics: Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano says the U.S.-Mexico border is secure and illegal aliens aren't a problem. Jim Kouri says stuff like that has made her a laughingstock Is the USA too big to fail?: People seem to believe that the U.S. and its economy are eternal. Alan Caruba says everything is suggesting otherwiseObama's demoralized left: Barack Obama and the Democrats may have scored a few wins lately but Bruce Walker argues that the signs show their fortunes may about to ebb very soonThe new bad seed: There is a seed which is responsible for America's decline, writes Michael Moriarty, and until it is pulled from the ground no amount of work can save the nation When good people are called bad names: Arizona's push to criminalize being an illegal alien on a state level has provoked much more outrage than many expected. Daniel M. Ryan explores the issuePro-criminal axis vs rule of law: John Bender says it's time for all law-abiding Americans to support Arizona's move to do what the federal government should have been doing for decadesAnswering the tough questions: Arizona is making waves with immigration law and an upstart senatorial campaign. Rachel Alexander says it's no surprise that J.D. Hayworth recently addressed that issue with a book Does equality mean we are all the same?: America's constitution promised equality under the law but Dr. Robert Owens says some people seem confused as to what that actually means The UN's hopeless war against Afghan opium: Howard Richman, Raymond Richman and Jesse Richman argue that the U.N.'s war against Afghan opium has actually contributed to its resurgenceReturn to Hollywood: Last week Lisa Fabrizio took a shot at Hollywood and took some returning fire from its defenders. She responds with some compare and contrastTax and spend again: At a conference last week Barack Obama made it all but clear that in the future he expects to raise taxes and spend more money, argues Joseph RandolphWinning the battle for freedom: If you want to defend your right to private property, says Henry Lamb, you'd do well to follow the lead of Houston County, MinnesotaGDP gains 3.2% in first quarter, false spring for the middle class: America's GDP may have rose 3.2% in the first quarter but that will be of little comfort to the country's middle class that's still struggling, says Dr. Peter MoriciLiberals fear the militia and that is good: Given the history of the U.S. those working for an overreaching government have every reason to fear a militia, writes J.J. Jackson Army preps for Tea Party 'terrorists': With a Democrat in the White House you shouldn't be surprised to know that the U.S. military is quietly preparing possible responses to Tea Party protestors, reports Mark Alexander Powerful forces now calling for a constitutional convention: Conservatives might think that a constitutional convention might be the perfect venue to solve some real problems but Tom DeWeese argues that they should be careful what they wish for Obama: Support Iran's pro-democracy movement: Iran may not be in the news at the moment but that doesn't mean Barack Obama should be ignoring efforts for democracy there, writes Slater BakhtavarFirst, he was a community organizer: Barack Obama has argued that as a community organizer he changed things. Frank Salvato says the record proves otherwiseLingua publica

June 2010

BP and the unmitigated disaster: Alan Caruba says it's not fair to blame the rest of the oil industry -- which has a sparkling safety records -- for BP's irresponsible behaviorEducation nudging: The Obama administration announced new requirements from colleges and universities which sound good but Daniel M. Ryan says they don't go far enoughThe loyal opposition: Being a member of the loyal opposition doesn't mean parroting an abusive government's plans or seeking modifications, writes Steve Farrell, it means fighting them with every ounce of your strengthThe ghosts of Mao: Mao Tse Tung may be long dead and buried but that doesn't mean that his legacy doesn't still resonate and set the agenda for us all, says Michael Moriarty What remains creative in the heritage of Marx's thought – Part One: Just in time for the G8/G20 summits, Mark Wegierski calmly begins his review of Marx’s ideasThe rest of the story: Steven Martinovich found a lot to recommend Larry Schweikart's Seven Events that Made America America: And Proved that the Founding Fathers Were Right All AlongPension reform must start with MPs' plan: Canada's finance minister wants to reform the nation's pension system. Kevin Gaudet says he needs to look in his own backyard firstThe world's game, but not mine: In love with "The Beautiful Game"? Love the World Cup? Lisa Fabrizio doesn't hate soccer but she admits to having no desire to watch it eitherThe most dangerous president in history: Barack Obama's response to the Gulf oil spill, and other actions, illustrates to Henry Lamb why he's such a danger to the American Republic President Obama in water over his head: Peter Morici says if Barack Obama wants to make a positive contribution to the ongoing Gulf of Mexico oil spill, he'd do better to simply stop talkingDealing with the oil spill the liberal way: J.J. Jackson is surprised that Barack Obama didn't simply declare the oil spill to be gone Capitalizing on the latest crisis: Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., Niger Innis and Reverend Samuel Rodriquez say that the Obama administration is simply using the oil spill to advance their environmentalist agendaThe unlimited blessings of limited government: The Framers believed Natural Law not only conferred rights it also established limits to the scope of government and man-made law, writes Dr. Robert Owen Making good science decisions: Those decisions, argues Dennis T. Avery, rely on facts and avoid irrational fears that have no science to support themYou can fight city hall!: Henry Lamb says that when it comes to the sustainable development agenda, the residents of Houston County, Minnesota are proving that you can fight back Obama nominee defended Saudi terrorist: Yet another Obama administration nominee has some pretty interesting links to anti-American elements, reports Jim Kouri The year of the conservative woman: Bruce Walker believes this year will see Republican women make big gains against their liberal opponents The relentless effort to control the news: We knew it wouldn't take long for this to happen: Henry Lamb reports that Democrats are once again exploring the idea of how to impose control over the mediaSpeaking of freedom: Walker Morrow has a warning for Canadians: The greatest threat to their free speech comes from legislation that was ostensibly designed to protect Canadians from discriminationBP, socialism and inaction: There have been cries to nationalize the assets of BP in response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, something but Daniel M. Ryan would still put his trust into BP's managers than the Obama administrationThe New World Order axis: Is Barack Obama another Bill Clinton? Michael Moriarty says the two men were going through similar travails at this time in their presidencies...will the solution be the same? A rare phenomena!: Steve Farrell is pleased that one political movement has realized that the Republican establishment can't be trusted to provide principled opposition to the liberal agenda Awaiting armageddon: The war against Israel -- both philosophically and militarily -- continues without pause and Alan Caruba wonders how long until everything comes to a headKicking buttocks: Barack Obama's bit of coarseness during an interview last week has Joseph Randolph thinking about language and actionThe bottleneck is always at the top: We're in the midst of a transaction wherein we're expected to trade in our freedom for cradle-to-grave security and individual liberty for bureaucratic regimentation, argues Dr. Robert Owens Hang together: J.J. Jackson is warning conservatives and Republicans that they need to stick together if they want to make any real gains this November The right to choose – for farmers in Haiti: Monsanto attempted to help the people of Haiti after the January 12 earthquake and was rebuffed by anti-corporate activists, reports Paul DriessenApril trade increases, taxes recovery and jobs creation: America's trade balance continues to increase and Peter Morici says the Obama administration continues to do nothing about China's predatory trade practicesAndrea Mitchell: The other liberal media bigot: You probably heard about the Helen Thomas scandal last week but Carey Roberts says she wasn't the only reporter to have some questionable opinionsConstitutional health care: What is constitutionally approved health care? Richard E. Ralston says the answer to that question is fairly obvious...if you read the constitutionRewarding failure, the Democrat Party way: The Obama administration and Democrats may be blasting BP for the oil spill but Nathan Tabor has a feeling that something fishy might be underwayAttorney General lacks WMD response plans: Jim Kouri reports that Eric Holder doesn't seem particularly concerned about the threat of WMDs. How can he know this? Because Holder doesn't even have a plan to respond to any such attack The big "oil addiction" lie: Environmentalists are using the BP spill to once again tell us we're addicted to oil. Once again Alan Caruba rises to tell the truthIs the party over?: Could someone be elected to high office without the backing of a political party behind them? Bruce Walker would like to think soDeprecating in Europe: Comments that Joe Biden recently made in Brussels should have alerted Americans to the fact that their current leaders don't quite believe in freedom, argues Joseph RandolphDeserting the indomitable: Barack Obama's apparent abandonment of Israel speaks is reminiscent of his selling out of the West to her enemies, argues Michael Moriarty I got some transparency for you right here: Barack Obama promised the most transparent administration in American history but Dr. Robert Owens isn't all that impressed Reagan days: Last week's essay had some people accusing Lisa Fabrizio of promoting RINOs over actual conservatism. She argues we live in difficult times todayReasonable precaution versus activism: The environmental movement has managed to inflict us with a radical interpretation of "Precautionary Principle", argues Robert T. Smith Is sustainable development global governance?: Henry Lamb argues that sustainable development policies are another tool for bringing global governance to your community The chasm between Apollo and the Gulf: Former astronaut H. Harrison Schmitt says comparing the BP spill to Apollo 13 doesn't workRedeeming reform: Richard E. Ralston would like to live long enough to see the day when "reform" doesn't mean increased government intervention in our livesHow to prevent a "dust bowl" Africa: Dennis T. Avery argues that the United States needs to live up to a promise made to Africa to promote the use of fertilizersWrong again: Senator Charles Schumer is either an economic ignoramus, or he is just performing the usual Democrat/Socialist Party obeisance to the welfare state and labor union extortion, writes Thomas E. BrewtonObama: Mexican border dog and pony show redux: Jim Kouri isn't all that impressed by a Barack Obama plan to dispatch a few National Guardsmen to "patrol" the U.S.-Mexico borderObama's war(s): Dr. Robert Owens writes today we face endless wars for elusive peace when we can't secure our own borders. We're committed to war in Iraq and Afghanistan; we've been rattling sabers in Iran's direction for years and there's one more war just for good measurePay attention to sunspot forecasts: The experts talk about climate change by Dennis T. Avery says we should all be paying more attention to the sun and it's changes Obama's house of cards: The media may tell you that Barack Obama is popular and walks on water but Alan Caruba says the American people have apparently wised up to the president A tale of three states: The northeast United States may be liberal in character but Lisa Fabrizio says things aren't all bad in at least three statesIn memoriam: American patriots: Today is Memorial Day in the United States and Mark Alexander wants you to remember the sacrifices made for youIt should be our honor to honor: It is men like the late Sgt. Eddie Jeffers who remind Frank Salvato what it means to be an AmericanThe progressive lebensraum: Michael Moriarty argues that the same kind of moral justifications used in justifying slavery and Nazism are being used to prop up abortion Liberalism and untrustworthiness: It's hardly new to compile a list of complaints about liberalism but Daniel M. Ryan firmly believes in preaching to the choir A new Bill of Rights: Bruce Walker believes Americans need a new Bill of Rights, one that will fulfill the promise of the original passed back in 1791Beware the Democrat in conservative clothing: J.J. Jackson says believe not the Democrat who runs as a conservative as they will always betray you Befuddled by reality: Barack Obama's response to the BP oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico proved to Joseph Randolph that the president's idea of command is to simply issue commandsRed emperors exploit red ink: The tale of two civilizations: America slides into the decay of collectivism. In contrast, says Dr. Robert Owens, China turns away from the tools of re-distribution and embraces capitalism without naming it.Who needs the Euro anyway?: The debt crisis hammering Europe illustrates why the Euro was a bad idea to begin with and what is complicating matters now, argues Peter MoriciIsrael prepares for yet another war: If Americans don't know it yet, Israelis appear to. There's going to be another war in the Middle East soon, writes Alan Caruba, and Israel is quietly preparing itselfKen Cuccinelli v. 810 academics: Paul Driessen argues that academic freedom is not a license to commit fraud Obama's New World Order: Henry Lamb charges that Barack Obama is yet another president looking to drain off the wealth of the United States in order to share it with the world The missing key: Dr. M. Sidney Wallace watched some PBS recently and he was reminded why America is in the state that it is today when it comes to the issue of raceWhy didn't the FBI arrest James O'Keefe for sex trafficking?: Christian Hartsock has never been a fan of Media Matters -- for obvious reasons -- but their "coverage" of some recent news stories leaves much to be desired Attorney General Holder and his non-transparency: Jim Kouri reports that when it comes to openness and transparency, current U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder doesn't make the grade Lingua publica

July 2010

Conservative and Republican victory: Republican victories in 2010 and 2012 do not necessarily mean conservative victories so Bruce Walker says they need to get involvedAmericanus speaks to Arizona's immigration crisis and to all of us: Steve Farrell believes that America's most famous kite flyer likely would have had something insightful and humorous to say about illegal immigrationMy, that was quick: Recent legislation that forced Ford to withdraw a bond issue is another example of what Daniel M. Ryan says is ostensibly unintended consequencesGuardian angel of the Tea Parties: Michael Moriarty reports that Big Hollywood head Andrew Breitbart had himself a little trouble recently Obama, the nation killer: Alan Caruba charges that virtually every policy that Barack Obama has championed has had the effect of damaging the United States Privatize Purolator Courier: Kevin Gaudet says it's time for Canada Post to sell off its stake in Purolator Courier and let the company join the ranks of UPS and FedEx How to party in November: The Tea Party movement has hit the big time and Lisa Fabrizio says some of its leaders are becoming a bit too ambitiousHello, I'm a racist, pleased to meet you: Instead of cowering in fear when a liberal calls them a racist, Selwyn Duke urges conservatives to take that label -- among others -- on proudlyRace bait reality check: Mark Alexander argues that recent history proves that the political left is the last group in the world to be casually slinging accusations of racism President Obama's record, blame game is Democrats' misfortune: Peter Morici says the Democrats will likely pay a heavy price for helping Barack Obama move his agenda forward with little to show for itIncumbents: Meet Horatio Bunce: Henry Lamb believes that the spirit of Horatio Bunce will inform voters this November and oppose Barack Obama's agenda Freedom from tyranny is our goal: The Land of the Free is held captive, locked in a two party system where both parties are merely two heads on the same bird of prey, argues Dr. Robert Owens Classrooms should be teacher-centered: High school teacher Michael Zwaagstra argues that the current "student-centred" approach in our schools is the wrong way to go when it comes to transmitting knowledgeRedistribution of income: Liberals are in love with the notion of redistributing income and Ben Cerruti has some thoughts on this tool of class warfare Yes, Mr. Obama, words do matter: Barack Obama once famously declared that words matter so Frank Salvato knows something is up now that the president keeps using the phrase "freedom of worship" over "freedom of religion"Mrs. Madoff exonerates Michael Mann: Paul Driessen says yet another investigation makes Tom Sawyer proud – and promotes alarmist climate legislation Obama's illegal alien financial bonanza: Everyone's talking about the increased power that the U.S. Federal Reserve will have under Barack Obama's new regulations but Jim Kouri is wondering why no one is talking about "Directo a Mexico"Shrimp farming has grown up: Groups like Greenpeace attacked the American shrimp industry relentlessly over the past few decades but Dennis T. Avery says the industry has proven them wrong Keys to a real revolution: Bruce Walker believes that the next three election cycles may finally spark a conservative revolution in the United StatesThe scaled tariff would resuscitate the U.S. economy: Raymond Richman, Howard Richman and Jesse Richman argue that a tariff based on currency manipulation and trade deficits would help the American economy When bad science makes bad laws: There is a pattern to how shoddy science works, Alan Caruba reports, and we're seeing it once again with bisphenol APetain or The Red Fuhrer?: Michael Moriarty argues that if Barack Obama does win a second term in 2012, it will mark his move to something far more dangerous for the American people The perils of nation-building: Building on last week's essay about counter-insurgency operations, this week Daniel M. Ryan ties that into the problems associated with nation building Watchmen on the walls: History is often the chosen discipline of those who seek order in a world they find confusing, writes Dr. Robert Owens, a system or frame upon which to place the events of time avoiding the yawning maw of random oblivion$8 gas – if you can find it: Henry Lamb says the Obama administration isn't letting the Gulf of Mexico crisis go to waste as he charges ahead with his war against oilReversing course and restoring liberty: Last week Mark Alexander explored Barack Obama's anti-capitalist agenda. This week he explains how Americans can fight backThe view from Crackerland: Eric Holder has said that Americans are afraid to talk about race. Robert T. Smith is determined to prove him wrongCanada's new, culture-driven abuse of women and girls: Aruna Papp argues that so-called "honour-killings" in Canada by immigrant families may be proving that the nation's multicultural policies are promoting the wrong valuesNorway's welcomed news and wake-up call: Van D. Hipp, Jr. says the arrest of three men in Norway allegedly planning a terrorist attack should send a message to the people of that nation Immigration, reconsidered: Everyone's attention is being focused on illegal immigration these days but Selwyn Duke wonders if the problem isn't just a bit bigger Destroying biodiversity: The greatest threat to species is not modern technology -- but environmentalists, argues Paul DriessenWhen justice serves an ideology instead of a nation: Frank Salvato argues that the Office of the US Attorney General is too important to be politicized Mexico's brutality towards illegal aliens ignored by Obama, US media: Felipe Calderon may talk a good game about Arizona's anti-illegal immigrant efforts but Jim Kouri says the Mexican president should clean up his own backyard In with the new: Outspokenness lost one American general his job but Daniel M. Ryan would argue that depending on their task, outspokenness can actually be a boonWelcome to Peru, North America!: The power blackout that struck while Queen Elizabeth II was visiting Toronto last week got Michael Moriarty to thinking about the similarities between Barack Obama and some unsavory people How to spot Democrats in the news: How do you know it's a Democrat is under indictment? It's easy, says Bruce Walker, news stories won't state their party affiliationSuicide politician: Why is Barack Obama putting his party's supremacy at risk with his radicalist agenda? Robert T. Smith says you have to understand the kind of man he isObama plays the race card: Alan Caruba says that Barack Obama is playing with fire by stirring the pot of racial enmity in the U.S.The hand writing is on the wall: If history doesn't help us in the world today it's useless, argues Dr. Robert Owens. We might as well study tea leaves if we can't learn from the past to live in the present and shape the futureBoring Barry: Last week Bruce Walker argued that Barack Obama could be in trouble if people started disliking him. This week? The real danger is that people just get bored of him Liberals ask, "Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?": Liberal reaction to McDonald v. Chicago prompted J.J. Jackson to remember a line from the classic college comedy Animal HouseSelective enforcement: Henry Lamb says another tool in the arsenal of the Obama administration is merely deciding which laws they'll enforce and which they won't Holder's Justice Department has a racism issue: Frank Salvato charges that the U.S. Department of Justice has no problem with racism...just as long as it's directed towards white votersBreaking the back of free enterprise: Barack Obama may appear irresponsible with his massive spending programs and resulting deficit but it's because he has a plan, says Mark AlexanderTrade deficit threatens double dip and depression: America's massive trade deficit may harm an already precarious economic situation, warns Peter Morici The nation killer: Cap-and-Trade Act: Call it whatever you want, says Alan Caruba, cap and trade will severely impact the American economy thanks to higher energy pricesWear out the welcome: Louis Farrakhan's latest anti-Semitic remarks have Daniel M. Ryan wondering if the Nation of Islam leader has an agenda he's not sharing with everyone What remains creative in the heritage of Marx's thought -- Part Three: Mark Wegierski argues that the Old Left was largely socially conservativeLeader of the pack: It wasn't perfect but Steven Martinovich still found Rush Limbaugh: An Army of One to be a rather enjoyable portrait of America's most prominent pundit What goes around comes around: As history has often proved, writes Steve Farrell, you have to be careful of what you wish for -- especially if you're on the political left When folks stop liking Barry: Barack Obama is still getting a pass from a lot of people because he's likable. Bruce Walker wonders how much longer that's going to lastThe progressive Goliath: Barack Obama seems unstoppable now, writes Michael Moriarty, and it's reminding him a little of history and a little of theologyThe occasion of July 4th: Joseph Randolph celebrated Independence Day by urging you to fight for real democracy The state versus the individual: The state is nothing more than individuals bound together by the social contract which they have all either directly or indirectly agreed to. The state is not an individual. The state is not a separate entity with inherent rights of its own, argues Dr. Robert Owens Is Barack Obama the ultimate sleeper agent?: All this talk of Russian agents spying ont the U.S. has Alan Caruba wondering about a certain American president Canada middle of PIGS pack – Deficit tough talk should start at home: At the G8 and G20 summits Stephen Harper talked tough on the subject of government deficits. Kevin Gaudet would like a little more consistency from the manThe cause of, and cure for economic woes: People want to keep blaming the Republicans for the current economic mess. Henry Lamb says they deserve some blame, but only a part of itSenator Lindsey Graham's dangerous blend of stupidity and arrogance: J.J. Jackson was preparing to take this past weekend off but then then Sen. Lindsey Graham went off and said something quite stupid Obama's deliberate Katrina: Paul Driessen wonders if the Obama administration's response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill was less inept and more calculated A double dip or off the cliff?: Everybody seems to be talking up the American economy today but Peter Morici wonders if the worst is yet to comeWar of words: The more things change, the more they stay the same when it comes to the press. Lisa Fabrizio reports that the media is still giving the political left an easy rideThe 17th Amendment revisited: Elena Kagan stated recently that it wasn't up to judges whether a law was "senseless" but that hasn't stopped them from ignoring Congress nonetheless, says Thomas E. Brewton The president is not due 'his due': People are talking as if Elena Kagan is already sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court but Frank Salvato argues no nominee should simply be rubber stampedKill whitey and other leftist fantasies: Carey Roberts argues some recent news events pretty much tell you everything you need to know about the political left Confined livestock better for the planet: Critics argue that modern farming techniques are harming the planet but Dennis T. Avery says that's absolutely false New immigration enforcement chief opposes immigration enforcement: Who is the new head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Office of State and Local Coordination? Why a former police chief in favor of illegal immigration, reports Jim Kouri Rank pull: A minor scandal broke out last week when the White House was found to have altered a report to make it appear it supported an oil drilling ban. Daniel M. Ryan wasn't surprised The occasion of July 4th: It's America's Independence Day and Joseph Randolph has a few thoughts What remains creative in the heritage of Marx's thought – Part Two: Mark Wegierski applies Marxist class analysis to the Sixties and East-Central EuropeRescuing our kids (& country) from Karl Marx: Steve Farrell says Karl Marx certainly knew it and if Americans are to save their kids from Marxist ideology they should as well: Education is the keyPaglia v. Rand: A comment left on one of Michael Moriarty's essays has prompted him to contrast and compare Camille Paglia and Ayn Rand's positions on abortion Nikki's faith: Nikki Haley is an attractive, intelligent Christian woman who decided to run for the governorship of South Carolina. Bruce Walker says that's why the left hates her Barack Obama: A bill of indictment: Alan Caruba shouts "J'accuse!" at Barack Obama with an indictment he'd like to see filed one day Indecision points: George W. Bush plans the release of a book chronicling some of the big decisions he made while president. Robert T. Smith says it's an unwelcome exerciseThe march toward tyranny: Democrats like to hear the word "regime" used to describe the Obama administration but there is a reason why an increasing number of Americans are using it, writes Joseph Randolph Equality is never equal: Political and social philosophy cannot change human nature, and no matter how people wish for another reality all we have is the real one. It's time people admit that once government acts to equalize the lives of all it must act unequally towards some, writes Dr. Robert Owens Another test for President Obama looms: J.J. Jackson says that Barack Obama will face another challenge -- this time from Hugo Chavez -- and he's not confident the president will do the right thingThe "Tea Party" movement: There is a lot of confusion about the Tea Party movement so Mark Alexander takes it upon himself to explain what it is...and what it isn't How do you spell incompetence?: The word that Henry Lamb is thinking of is five letters in length and very familiar to Americans these daysIs salted popcorn about to become a federal offense?: The U.S. federal government may have found its next food boogeyman and it's the thing that can be found on every dinner table in the nation, says Tom DeWeese A few questions for President Obama: Paul Driessen has questions all related around a single theme: How exactly does the president plan to create his new green jobs economy?Housing slumps despite Obama's stimulus spending: The latest housing sales numbers are yet more proof that stimulus spending doesn't work, argues Thomas E. BrewtonThe government boot on your doctor's neck: Richard E. Ralston reports that ObamaCare is finally being seen for what it is: Keeping doctors under the control of the stateHanna Rosin: This is what a feminist looks like: Feminism has tried to present a kinder (and prettier) face in recent years but they keep being undone by people like Hanna Rosin, says Carey RobertsLingua publica

August 2010

A coming landslide: Bruce Walker recently cautioned us from being over confident but this week he predicts that the right may swamp the left this NovemberMexico, bloody Mexico: Alan Caruba charges that Barack Obama seems more interested in protecting Mexicans then he does the people he actually representsThe American miracle: Michael Moriarty argues that America must correct a decades old sin if it wants God to stand with her once again The dirty game: Steve Martinovich rather enjoyed Oil: Money, Politics, and Power in the 21st Century, the telling of the oil industry's recent historyHollywood's spell: Thomas M. Sipos parodies Hollywood and political correctness in Hollywood Witches and Steve Martinovich found it to be a humorous effortDeflation and President Obama's legacy: Dr. Peter Morici is convinced that America will soon enter a deflationary period and potentially a period of economic declineWhy Americans are angry about the Ground Zero mosque: Linda Prussen-Razzano argues that opposing the Ground Zero mosque isn't anti-Islam, but rather ensuring that America's enemies don't have one more thing to cheer Obama and the socialist bourgeoisie: Barack Obama and his coterie increasingly remind Mark Alexander of a trip he took to the Soviet Union back in 1987The NRA, poop creek and a missing paddle: J.J. Jackson reports that the National Rifle Association is in trouble with its members for considering supporting none other than Henry ReidWhose responsibility is it?: Dr. Robert Owens says today our ever-expanding government invents new responsibilities and then force feeds them to a powerless public. On a daily basis we hear of our responsibility to the poor, the uneducated, or the uninsuredBy all means, Ms. Pelosi, let's examine the funding sources: Nancy Pelosi has questioned who's funding campaigns opposed to a Muslim cultural center near Ground Zero so Frank Salvato turns the table and asks the question himselfEnd environmental experiments on Africans!: Fiona Kobusingye accuses western environmentalists of using Africa to test their pet theories "Extreme weather"? Not yet!: The only extreme weather change that Dennis T. Avery is worried about on a global scale are the Earth's periodic mini ice ages Global currency coming: Henry Lamb says the International Monetary Fund would love nothing more than to replace the U.S. dollar with a new global currencyA pass should be earned: Michael Zwaagstra argues that studies showing that students should be moved along regardless of whether they actually passed a grade are ludicrous President Coburn: The list of honest-to-God conservatives who could be elected in 2012 is a fairly short one so Bruce Walker has a suggestion that deserves serious consideration The old liberal three step: When it comes to defending their cherished notions, writes J.J. Jackson, liberals will usually fall back to three argumentsObama is the USA's Jim Jones: Alan Caruba argues that Barack Obama is a lot like cult leader Jim Jones: He's got a fruit punch for everyone to drink that will only kill them all Obama's "birds of a feather" lesson: Who's the boss?!: Considering that he's been compared to Lincoln, perhaps it's not surprising that Barack Obama has a bit of a complex. Michael Moriarty explains More than preaching to the choir: Steve Farrell has nothing but ringing praise for Tom Pauken's Bringing America Home: How America Lost Her Way and How We Can Find Our Way BackThe problem with free trade: Dr. Joseph L. Martos found Free Trade Doesn't Work: What Should Replace It and Why to be a persuasive argument why free trade is damaging to America Raising tobacco taxes not the answer to deficits: Illegal activity concerning cigarettes is once again rising in Canada and not surprisingly some are pushing for even higher tobacco taxes. Kevin Gaudet explains why that is a bad ideaBetween Barack and a hard place: If Michelle is like Marie Antoinette to whom shall we compare Barack? The thought that he's Louis XVI is unthinkable. George III is too easy, says Dr. Robert Owens Fixing the economy: If Barack Obama really wants to fix the American economy, argues Dr. Peter Morici, perhaps he should look back to the recent past...like George W. Bush recentWhat's broken: Lisa Fabrizio is cursed that even during the dog days of summer she's addicted to watching the news. It's prompted her to ask a big questionLack of intellectualism is losing the marriage debate: Selwyn Duke says Judge Vaughn Walker made some big mistakes in overturning Proposition 8 in California but he also has some fire for conservatives as wellSenator Dodd bows to global governance: Henry Lamb writes that Sen. Chris Dodd's Livable Communities Act is so blatantly unconstitutional that it must be rejected by CongressTaxes, dust, and oysters: Feds busy but wrong: Dennis T. Avery chronicles three Obama environmental initiatives which promise to do nothing -- except increase tax revenue or government controlShould Hillary Clinton be involved in the Iranian nuclear weapons problem?: Jim Kouri wonders if having Hillary Clinton on point for the Iran nuclear weapons issue is so wise considering the role her husband played in helping the theocratic regime obtain the technology in the first placeCrisis! New York style vs the real thing: Our obsession with pesticide "risks" has very different consequences for America and Africa, writes Paul DriessenThe autumn of the left: Conservatives are in distress because socialism is running rampant in Washington, D.C. but Bruce Walker says they have good reason to be optimisticThe fundamental transformation of Newsweek and America: Mark Alexander looks at the huge fall that Newsweek has taken, largely the fault of its former editor Jon MeachamNice mercantilism: The political left persists in believing that corporations are taking over the world so Daniel M. Ryan has decided to recast the debate in his own inimitable wayCommon sense and the debate on minimum citizenship requirements at the Constitutional Convention: Is it a surprise that the Founding Fathers had clear ideas of who should be a citizen of their new Republic? Steve Farrell explores history to resolve a pressing question todayThe soul of a great thief: Michael Moriarty believes that Barack Obama has become nothing more than the Bernie Madoff of freedom and liberty The enemy within: Rachel Alexander has high praise for Pamela Geller and Robert Spencer's The Post -American Presidency: The Obama Administration's War on AmericaThere's nothing gay about being gay: Alan Caruba doesn't want to discuss gay marriage but at least one community in the U.S. won't let him leave the topic alone Created equal: Ethics probes of Maxine Waters, Charlie Rangel and David Peterson, among others, truly prove that we are all created equal, says Lisa FabrizioGold rises after announcement from China: After a little bit of a lull the price of gold jumped last week. Cesar Zambrano reports that the answer is one we're increasingly hearing these days: ChinaToo many rights on the left: Dr. Robert Owens argues there are three fundamental and unalienable rights, life, liberty, and property. These are the rights meant to stand as the guardians and facilitators of American societyThe wolves are at the door!: Henry Lamb charges that direct democracy will be the death of what the Founding Fathers intended for America: A federal republic Has PM Harper abandoned elected Senate?: Among the promises that Stephen Harper long made to Canadians was an elected Senate. Kevin Gaudet wonders what happened to that pledgeDumb policies just keep coming: Paul Driessen argues that E15 ethanol mandates would bring huge benefits – for the few, at the expense of the manyProbably not the "hottest year": Dennis T. Avery isn't too worried about James Hansen's recent claim that the Arctic is hotter than ever ICE chiefs slammed with "no confidence" vote by agents: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is becoming increasingly politicized and its agents believe the department's effectiveness is being compromised, reports Jim Kouri Does America have a ruling class?: A recent American Spectator argues that America has a ruling class. Daniel M. Ryan explores the issue and comes up with a different conclusion The revolutionary Republican platform: Bruce Walker believes that the Republican Party needs something big if they're going to return America to her rootsWhy was America so asleep?: How did America let people like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama happen? Michael Moriarty argues that it was pretty easyThe people versus the government: People are increasingly angry at their government, writes Alan Caruba, and it would appear that a lot of their dissatisfaction has to do with Barack Obama A paean to the printed page: E-book readers like Amazon's Kindle are gaining popularity but for Lisa Fabrizio the humble pleasure of a printed book can't be matchedThe fix is in: Dr. Robert Owens says the bursting of the housing bubble caused the economy to almost come to a halt. Listening to his Rahm Emmanuel to "Never let a good crisis go to waste," President Obama set about fixing everything that was broken, or was that breaking everything he thought needed fixing?Keynes is still dead: Mark Milke argues that Canada's recent bout of Keynesian spending proved yet again that government "priming of the pump" simply doesn't workClimate proposals threaten pursuit of happiness and justice: New study documents harmful effects of "cap-and-trade" and "endangerment" schemes, reports Paul DriessenTaxes do not create jobs: Barack Obama and his Democratic kin will unveil massive tax hikes in just a few short months and Mark Alexander says the American economy will never be the sameExtend for all the Bush tax cuts: Dr. Peter Morici argues not only preserve the Bush tax cuts -- which he argues did wonders for the American economy -- they need to be expanded to all AmericansObama complies with Agenda 21 and expands federal power: Not surprisingly Barack Obama would rather hand off American sovereignty to a body like the U.N. than let it remain in the hands of Americans, reports Henry Lamb The United States, 2010: A rogue government: Frank Salvato argues that last week's ruling blocking parts of Arizona's SB1070 shows the federal government is completely out of controlIs America's west doomed to drought?: Dennis T. Avery wonders if warming in the American west -- among other places -- is cyclical in natureI'm still not Jerry Kramer: It's that most special time of the year for people like Michael Shannon. Football teams are reporting to training camp and that means fantasy football is right around the corner Lingua publica

September 2010

Analyzing extremism: O'Donnell vs. Coons: Selwyn Duke says that Christine O'Donnell has been attacked as an extremist but a casual investigation shows her opponent Chris Coons actually fits the billThe issues vs. the mainstream media: Frank Salvato argues the "controversy" swirling around Christine O'Donnell proves that the media is less interested in a candidate's positions then destroying a conservativeHaunting divinities I: Michael Moriarty prays tribute to four giants of the arts who he says despite whatever failings they may have had, stand in a rarified air with geniuses only like themselves Wisdom for the age: Steven Martinovich hugely enjoyed Bruce Walker's Poor Lenin's Almanac: Perverse Leftist Proverbs for Modern Life as a funny and insightful critique of progressive thought Republican state legislatures and conservative initiative: Pundits and the media are focusing much of their attention on Congress but Bruce Walker says there could be big GOP gains in state legislative races this NovemberYour insane U.S. Energy Department: Alan Caruba charges the Obama edition of the U.S. Department of Energy believes it has the right to dictate to Americans what kind of household appliances they can use Whose money is it anyway?: Barack Obama's comments about tax cuts and who "deserves" them has Mark Alexander thinking about a popular television showFifty years ago, Kennedy and Nixon changed our politics forever: Tired of the facile and sophomoric televised debates every campaign season? Michael M. Bates says you can blame what happened 50 years ago yesterday for that Only two things are sure in life: High school student Dashiell Mace argues that it's logical to replace the current income tax system with the flat tax system that Milton Friedman proposed back in 1962 The truth will set you politically free: J.J. Jackson freely admits that he loves annoying liberals with his essays but this week he decides to tweak the noses of conservatives who don't like acknowledging the facts Cafeteria constitutionalists: As a devout Catholic who has to deal with "cafeteria Catholics", Lisa Fabrizio is very familiar with those who profess to be constitutionalists...but only the bits they actually likeWhy would a capitalist hate capitalism?: As a lifelong student of history and political science, of course in the higher educational system of 20th century America, Dr. Robert Owens was required to read multiple volumes of Marx and Freud every semesterLook out for a lame duck: Knowing they might lose control of Congress in November, Democrats are lining up bills to advance a radicalist agenda, reports Henry Lamb How bad is Lisa?: Bruce Walker argues that Alaska's Lisa Murkowski needs to recognize reality: Republicans have spoken and they don't want her seeking re-election to the SenateDeath is cheapened in VA: A case in Virginia involving a woman on death row proves to Michael Shannon that some will do anything in order to prevent justice from being carried out Why are Americans surprised?: Jim Kouri argues that Americans shouldn't be surprised that he's handcuffing American forces in Afghanistan and making attaining victory far more difficultUN Millennium Goals flunk reality check: Surprised that the UN's Millennium Development Goals have turned into a failure? Dennis T. Avery isn't The GOP: Locked, loaded & aiming for its own foot...again: Once again the Republican Party is attacking its own conservative base by taking shots at the Tea Party movement, argues Frank SalvatoBill Clinton helps the Republicans run against Bush: At a recent speech in Minnesota Bill Clinton "unfavorably" compared the current GOP to George W. Bush. For that favour Selwyn Duke thanks himBarack Obama: GOP Man of the Year: Michael M. Bates argues that the best hope for the Republican Party is none other than Barack Hussein Obama No science, fake science, and the deliberate destruction of the nation: Alan Caruba charges that only scientists who have sold their souls would argue that CO2 is causing the Earth to warm upNooks and crannies of the Ivy League: As a graduate of the Ivy League Michael Moriarty is well-placed to offer some insights into the mind-set of its members Tax me more: Liberals love to complain that people aren't paying enough taxes. Bruce Walker is of the opinion that government should give them a chance to put their money where their mouths areReady for their close-ups: For Lisa Fabrizio watching the news with the audio off is like watching a silent movie whose story she already knows...she doesn't need dialogue to know what's happening Dream from our forefathers: By forsaking the dream of our forefathers we have embraced the nightmare of their oppressors forging again the very chains our revolutionary ancestors shattered, writes Dr. Robert OwensTea Party victories no surprise, major political parties clueless on economy: Dr. Peter Morici argues that voters are increasingly discontented because both political parties have forgotten one thing: It's the economy, stupidTake two tranquilizers and call after November: Michael R. Shannon believes that the Republican Party needs to listen to the Tea Party movement or discover an uncomfortable truthDueling demonstrations: Henry Lamb reports that a large demonstration in support of a socialist agenda will take place early next month in Washington, D.C. No sailing chart:
Dr. M. Sidney Wallace says that government is a little like sailing a boat:
You'd better know what you're doing if you take it out on the water Biotech: To survive the mega-droughts:
Dennis T. Avery says that mega-droughts that have claimed tens of millions of lives are a fact of life and bio-engineered crops are needed as a safeguard What is the 'middle class'?:
As usual there has been a lot of talk about the middle class lately. Ben Cerutti has a problem with the concept when it's used vaguely The key to success: Jim Kouri argues that evangelical Christians have been dropping the ball lately when it comes to promoting a socially conservative agenda The left keeps losing everywhere: If the GOP makes big gains in November it's because it's part of a trend going back a few years, argues Bruce Walker On American patriotism: Why do Americans stand up against Barack Obama's agenda? Mark Alexander says the reason goes back a few centuriesAmerica deserves George Soros: After nine years with Enter Stage Right, famed actor Michael Moriarty has decided to call it quits...kind of...with one final missive for the United States More infrastructure, payroll tax holidays and mortgage aid won't end jobs drought: Barack Obama is considering new programs which add tens of billions in spending in an effort to create jobs and Peter Morici says they'll all failThugocracy: Dr. Robert Owens says thugs use intimidation. A liberal application of "Do this or I'll do that," as a means of forcing innocent people, the thugs see as sheep to be fleeced, into doing what they wantTurning off the (incandescent) lights of liberty: America is losing jobs and sacrificing in other ways because of mistaken beliefs about climate change, writes Alan CarubaThe names have been changed to protect the guilty: Barack Obama is desperately avoiding the use of the word "stimulus" and Michael M. Bates says government is a master at renaming unpopular things "We will dominate you": The huge brouhaha about Qu'ran burning masked a wider issue about the issues involving Islam in a democratic society, writes Alisa Craddock September 11, 2001: Nine years on: This past Saturday marked the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and Frank Salvato wonders if Americans have learned anythingHistory of 9-11 terrorism revised by progressives: Nine years after the events of 9/11 and Jim Kouri says members of the political left are still trying to rewrite the history of that day "3 Billion and Counting": Paul Driessen says a new film challenges DDT myths and lies that have caused millions of needless deathsThe cost of banning DDT: Dennis T. Avery says that malaria has claimed three billion lives in history and the banning of DDT contributed significantly to that Elephant community suffers another drive by: Meghan McCain is making the rounds promoting a new book and Michael Shannon is not -- as you would expect -- not impressed Feels like a depression to me: Alan Caruba was born during the Great Depression and he says America's current economic woes remind him of those days The brushfires of freedom: Mark Alexander argues that reports of the American economy and the GOP's deaths have been greatly exaggerated Jobs deficit lays bare failure of Obamanomics: Last week's rise in the American unemployment rate is proof that Barack Obama's economic prescriptions aren't working, argues Dr. Peter MoriciThe file clerks of racism: The civil rights movement once had honour, argues Bruce Walker, but today charges of racism ring hollow to most AmericansWorking the levers of power: Steven Martinovich thought Joseph Gibson's Persuading Congress could have been more in-depth but he still found it to be a worthwhile effort The event is in the hand of God: The American Republic began under the hand of God and Steve Farrell writes that a return to God is necessary if America is to be that beacon to the worldWhere are the apologies?: Two years ago America's newspapers were filled with endorsements of Barack Obama. Michael M. Bates wants to know when they'll apologizeIt's easy being critical: Dr. Robert Owens says there are things that would protect and enhance America's freedom and independence Tea Party movement tames the NRA: News that the NRA was considering supporting Sen. Henry Reid got conservatives angry and J.J. Jackson says they got their message acrossThe islands of lost boys: The famous song from South Pacific entitled "Bali Hai" reminds Lisa Fabrizio a lot of people on the political left -- that a fairy land exists where reality can't intrudeHow did John McCain beat JD Hayworth?: Rachel Alexander says one of the most disliked, liberal Republicans in the Senate used money from conservatives who can't stand him to win reelection against the far more conservative candidateLetting leftists limit language: Bruce Walker argues that the battle for our language is just as important as any ideological struggle Restoring honor: Why did Dr. Robert Owens attended Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor rally on August 28? He reports that he went there to see one personThe envious feminist: Why do feminists so vehemently attack which they disagree with? Selwyn Duke believes it's because they're secretly envious others have that they don'tHigher yields: The only farming answer: Dennis T. Avery says the only way to feed the world in coming decades is to spread the magic of high yield farmingSheriff takes "Sanctuary City" policy to the extreme: Jim Kouri takes San Francisco Sheriff Michael Hennessey to task for a truly ludicrous approach to the issue of illegal aliensLingua publica